Almond Milk vs. Broccoli
Nutrition comparison of Almond Milk and Broccoli
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
almond milk
versus
broccoli
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in almond milk and broccoli:
- Both broccoli and almond milk are high in calcium.
- Almond milk has signficantly more Vitamin E than broccoli.
- Broccoli has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Broccoli is a great source of Vitamin K and dietary fiber.
- Broccoli is an excellent source of Vitamin C and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Almond Milk (Beverages, almond milk, unsweetened, shelf stable) and Broccoli (Broccoli, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Broccoli and almond milk contain similar amounts of calories - broccoli has 34 calories per 100 grams and almond milk has 15 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, almond milk is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to broccoli per calorie. Almond milk has a macronutrient ratio of 10:33:57 and for broccoli, 27:64:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Almond Milk | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10% | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 33% | 64% |
| Fat | 57% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Broccoli and almond milk contain similar amounts of carbs - broccoli has 6.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and almond milk has 1.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Broccoli is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 12 times more dietary fiber than almond milk - broccoli has 2.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and almond milk has 0.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Broccoli and almond milk contain similar amounts of sugar - broccoli has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and almond milk has 0.81g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Broccoli has 605% more protein than almond milk - broccoli has 2.8g of protein per 100 grams and almond milk has 0.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both broccoli and almond milk are low in saturated fat - broccoli has 0.11g of saturated fat per 100 grams and almond milk has 0.08g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Broccoli is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than almond milk - broccoli has 89.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and almond milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Broccoli has more Vitamin A than almond milk - broccoli has 31ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and almond milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Almond milk has more Vitamin D than broccoli - almond milk has 41iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and broccoli does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Almond milk has signficantly more Vitamin E than broccoli - broccoli has 0.78mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and almond milk has 6.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Broccoli is a great source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than almond milk - broccoli has 101.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and almond milk does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Broccoli has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Almond Milk | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | ~ | 0.071 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.01 MG | 0.117 MG |
| Niacin | 0.07 MG | 0.639 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.01 MG | 0.573 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.175 MG |
| Folate | 1 UG | 63 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both broccoli and almond milk are high in calcium. Almond milk has 291% more calcium than broccoli - broccoli has 47mg of calcium per 100 grams and almond milk has 184mg of calcium.
iron
Broccoli has 161% more iron than almond milk - broccoli has 0.73mg of iron per 100 grams and almond milk has 0.28mg of iron.
potassium
Broccoli is an excellent source of potassium and it has 372% more potassium than almond milk - broccoli has 316mg of potassium per 100 grams and almond milk has 67mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, almond milk has more linoleic acid than broccoli per 100 grams.
| Almond Milk | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.001 G | 0.006 G |
| linoleic acid | 0.252 G | 0.049 G |
| Total | 0.253 G | 0.055 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Almond Milk or Broccoli .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Almond Milk (Beverages, almond milk, unsweetened, shelf stable) and Broccoli (Broccoli, raw) .
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FAQ
Does broccoli or almond milk contain more calories in 100 grams?Broccoli and almond milk contain similar amounts of calories - broccoli has 34 calories in 100g and almond milk has 15 calories.
Does broccoli or almond milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, broccoli and almond milk contain similar amounts of carbs - broccoli has 6.6g of carbs for 100g and almond milk has 1.3g of carbohydrates.
Does broccoli or almond milk contain more calcium?
Both broccoli and almond milk are high in calcium. Almond milk has 290% more calcium than broccoli - broccoli has 47mg of calcium in 100 grams and almond milk has 184mg of calcium.
Does broccoli or almond milk contain more potassium?
Broccoli is a rich source of potassium and it has 370% more potassium than almond milk - broccoli has 316mg of potassium in 100 grams and almond milk has 67mg of potassium.